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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1936
Page
2
Ohio potato crops benefit from recent rains says E B Tussing a vegetable gardening specialist. The national crop report shows September 1 prospects higher than August 1 with an expected 311 million bushels. Ohio seed potato outlook good after Maine scouting and late blight outbreaks checked by favorable weather.
The National Grange holds its 70th annual session in Columbus Ohio November 11 19 drawing delegates from 35 states and thousands more Patrons by rail bus and car Prominent speakers include Albert Goss Federal Land Bank Commissioner Distribution of awards for faithful service and a large youth banquet for 14 to 21 year olds highlight the program The Highway Essay Contest winner receives a trip to Columbus and a prize ceremony attracts many youth across the nation
Flower growers from Lorain County and nearby Ohio counties will attend the annual Flower Day program at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station on October 8. The morning session from 10 to 12 focuses on inspecting experimental work. afternoon speakers cover topics including disease of sweet peas hot water sterilization and chrysanthemums starting at 1 30.
A Chicago study by a group of farm papers reports that farmers earned a record income in the year ending July 1935, with cash revenue and AAA payments totaling 7.54 billion dollars and veterans bonus income pushing the total to about eight billion. The Midwest farm paper unit notes increases over 1935 and two years prior, with gains of roughly 909.6 million and 1.809 billion respectively.
Elmer F. Kruse and J. W. Wricket led Ohio delegates in Chicago to draft plans for the 1937 soils conservation program. Farmers and committees will propose changes at district and community meetings to be announced. The aim is to curb erosion, boost fertility, encourage better use, and sustain farm income.
Lorain County farmers can again obtain trees for reforestation from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster. Thousands of saplings have been planted locally in years past, and several farmers are expected to order this year. Orders should be placed in the fall as stock runs low in spring. Four-H Club members and general farmers may request trees.
Ohio hatcherymen will start tests of control methods for pullorum disease in poultry flocks, per the Ohio Division of Animal Industry. The division says the disease has shown strong response to control measures and hatcherymen testing all flocks have nearly eliminated pullorum from their baby chicks.
Mrs Minnie Hostatiler attended the marriage of her daughter Dorothy Neer to John Miskow of Lorain. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Parsonage with Rev Edward Marshall officiating on Saturday at 2 pm. Attendants were the bride's mother and Mrs Blanche Marshal. The gown was blue velvet with matching hat and shoes and a corsage worn on the shoulder. Guests later dined at the bride's parents home.
Mr and Mrs Miskow spent Saturday with her mother Mrs Hostatler who is staying with Mrs Melissa Pope after the death of her husband B O Pope. Mrs David Miller returned to her home in Gladewater Texas after visiting at the home of...
A Chicago suburban poultry keeper calmed frightened Leghorn hens by installing a small radio, a method highlighted by Poultry Tribune and noted for poults and ducklings as well. The piece also covers spray mixes for fruit rot control using lime sulfur and wettable sulfur, with timing for three applications after petals fall and before ripening.
A writer recalls arriving in Logan Utah in 1905 to lead Michigan State College poultry division and discovering six crops of alfalfa from irrigated land. He notes Michigan’s alfalfa growth surpassing a million acres with hope for five million, comparing 1934 drought yields of 12 tons per acre to 57 tons of mixed bay hay elsewhere.
Louisiana experiments show mon market value of temporary pastures for winter grazing with cate as top milk per acre, followed by Abruzm and barley. Vetch adds value to grain crope for temporary pasture and all temporary pastures yielded 2.7 pounds more milk per cow per day than permanent pasture.
A farmer notes sod absorbs more rainfall than bare ground and retains moisture in the soil. In erosion tests grassland captured about 6 inches more annual rainfall than nearby corn land, helping explain why corn yields respond after sod during dry seasons.
To fetch top prices in New York markets the Poultry Tribune recommends: keep layers away from males after batching, provide wholesome feed and clean water, gather eggs every two days in heat, avoid broody hens, cool promptly in a 65 degree minimum humidity while using wire baskets, wait 24 hours before boxing, do not wash eggs, cull extra large or misshapen eggs under 22 ounces per dozen, pack in clean new cases with fillers, market twice weekly, do not mix colors and sizes in the same case.
Capper's Farmer highlights ear-corn silage as the best method to handle soft corn for feed. Missouri feeders use two silos for ear-corn silage and stalks, advancing to shelled corn, hay, and protein concentrate to push steers toward higher gains in a 120 day period. Fertilizer is cited for Hessian fly damage and fall pasture planning. Hog feeders may substitute wheat middlings for part of corn in rations as prices rise.
Mr and Mrs D G Miller and family visit Mr and Mrs J C Underhill of Grafton Road Friday evening. Mr and Mrs H J Hillier with Mrs Nettie Klady and Claude Keifer of Elyine attend the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland Sunday. West Ridge W C T U meeting postponed to Wednesday afternoon September 39 at Mrs Merle Penfound home. Mrs Harry Lauer returns from Detroit after attending her brother's funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Penfound hosted a Thursday evening chicken dinner on Oberlin road for their son Prof. William Penfound and family of New Orleans. Thirty three guests shared a social time with extended Penfound relatives and friends from Oberlin and nearby areas.
William Penfound and family left Friday for New Orleans where he will teach next year as Professor of Botany at Tulane University. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dushenski and Bertha Mae of LaGrange visited the Babcocks. Rev. R. G. Pfurrer of the Evangelical church called on Mrs. Melissa Pope. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hahn of Akron were guests of Merle and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Hiuek and others from Painesville visited Schaibie and Fowl families. Walter Grobe and Holliper called on Sunday. J H Penfound Harlan and Ardith Caywood visited Milton Behner in LaGrange. School closes Friday for County Fair. Lois Eldred returned from 4 H Club Congress in Columbus as county Senior delegate. Mrs Milton Babcock visited sister in law Allie Freeman at Elyria Clinic recovering well from appendectomy.
An East Carlisle School opening meeting gathered 75 parents teachers and community members. New superintendent Harley Haskins introduced three teachers Miss Mable Spaeth Mr Chambers and Mrs Neher. Officers named include Albert Walters president A P Bailey vice president and Mrs Cletus Smith treasurer.
Evening event charges adults to cover the cost of a camera project for local schools. The project totals 506 dollars with support from the Parent-Teacher group. A group funding noon lunches for undernourished children will pay 1,000 dollars weekly during the school year to aid families unable to cover daily fees. Approximately 100 reservations for lunch were noted for the October County Council meeting at East Carlisle School. Tables and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Earl Werst and Mrs. H. H. Gregg and their committee.
The group starts Thursday at noon with a threen luncheon outdoors at Mrs. H. H. Gregg’s home. Members are asked to bring their own table service.
Arrangements by the East Carlisle Community Club are complete for a Friday night rally at the Carlisle School on Grafton Road. County and state office candidates will speak with Mrs. J. W. Smith of Elyria addressing the event and the Elyria Republican Women's Chorus providing music. Refreshments and a social hour follow, with Mrs. Frank Rhoads and committee in charge.
A group of friends and neighbors gathered at the Grills-Green home on East Hiver Road to celebrate Jack Grills birthday. Reminiscences and social afternoon entertained the guests.
Frank Reisinger returns to Rochester after visiting sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs A P Bailey. Albert Fridenstize attends Great Lakes Exposition and travels to Cleveland to see the American Legion Convention. Ruth Shepard hosts Jean Shepard with Mrs Carol Shepard visiting Elria. Elrma and Fred Eckert of North Olmsted visit the Grezz home in Berea. H H Gregg serves on Elsvia jury. J S Cunningham of Elria visits Bungzart household in Elria.
Local notes show Jack Harrison headed to Ypsilanti Michigan this week to attend school and live with relatives. Other items record Sunday visits from Mrs Burke and Mrs Palmer of Emria to Mr and Mrs Pfeiffer, and dinner guests at Wesley Johnson’s in Le Grange.
Litchfield notes report the Baptist Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. Levi Friedt for an all day gathering on a Wednesday in September. The Congregational church Young People group met at the A. O. Frombaugh home with Miss Margaret Round leading the first post summer gathering and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Dave Dilgerd died in Montpelier Ohio and private funeral services were held at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs John Fabrion on Monday afternoon at 2 o clock with burial at Mallet Creek cemetery.
Mrs. E. S. Jones and her son Ed ward entertained many tradesmen and their companions in their newly remodeled residence. The event showcased the completed house and garage by A. O. Chapin with other structures under construction, including a log cabin and poultry house. The Jones family resides on the former Ed Ferriman farm.
Mr and Mrs Joe Schindler hosted Ellinor Howe of Cleveland at the I T Post home in kron. Kropf hosted by daughter in Wadsworth. Aufmuths of Cleveland were supper guests of L E Aufmuth. Jurrers hosted Earl Burrer and Ed Burrer of Elyria Sunday. Musser couple in Marion Friday. Spieth Baish and Bradley couples attended a Catholic chicken dinner in Valley City. Mrs Miller spent weekend in Berea with her parents. Miller honored at Westwood Country Club in Lakewood. Canfields visited East Cleveland to see Mrs Canfield aunt from Los Angeles after 39 years. Brodk home hosted Wilhelm Seeley and daughter, Jacobie Everiss and daughter, Norvin Reese in Chippewa Lake for supper. Carrie Hagesfeld and Cleveland friend visited. Wick of Strongsville and Salter of Pittsburgh spent Monday with Schindler. Rauscher of Erhart visited Fred Johnson Thursday and Friday. Virginia Radie and Will Zahnow of Cleveland spent weekend with John Radie.
Community greetings list visits and travel from Toledo and nearby towns. Families such as Bergers Schotts Marths Knopfs Swankers Frombaughs Jenne Foskett Buchanan and others are noted visiting relatives in Cleveland Elyria Warren Warren Letonia Marion and Washingtonville and attending church and Eastern Star events with relatives and friends mentioned.
The sons and daughters with their friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Lyndes Sunday for a surprise visit. Twenty one attendees joined including a brother in law from Athens Ohio and guests from Elyria Columbia and Cleveland for a picnic dinner.
Miss Malvin of Cleveland spent Sunday with cousin W A Wallington and attended church in Elyria. Mr and Mrs T Higham of Elyria were Sunday visitors at the Mary Bainbridge home. Mr and Mrs Frank Pitts and family of Berea visited Emma Bislick. Mrs Anna Thorkleson and son Chester and wife of Cleveland called at John Sigsworth home. Thursday, Mrs Clarence Bartter and son of Toledo spent Friday with Mr and Mrs M Bartter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walker and Daisy Martin hosted a Sunday clam bake in Penfield with guests including Earl Cooke and son Earl Jr from Cleveland and Patricia Piper and Bruce Piper. Ned Gang and son from Bay Village. Jeanne Hermann from Avon Lake. Malcolm Srooker from Parma and others.
The Jolly Friendship Birthday club was invited to Mrs. Mattin Gott's home in Elyria on a Wednesday. Mrs. William Turner of La Grange assisted as hostess. A covered dish dinner was served. Penfield members in attendance included Mrs. Buell Mrs. Kellogg Miss Elsie Shaw Mrs. Blough Mrs. Amy Ferriman Mrs. Ray Shaw Mrs. Mabel Pierce Mrs. Amy Jackson and Mrs. Walker.
The Subordinate Grange held its annual inspection on Wednesday night September 16 with Deputy Frank Mason of Ridgeville in charge. A J Andrews led the program and readings were given by Mrs Kellogs Carl Buell and Charlie Pelton spoke on Holstein Cattle Breeding. A new degree team initiated candidates in the first degree and a juvenile grange inspection with Mrs C E Dickason was announced for Friday night October 2.
Mrs Adelaide Rowler entertained the Congregational Society at her home on Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs George Bullis Mrs Mary Devereaux and Mrs George Devereaux.
Ralph Eugene Dickason youngest son of Mr and Mrs C E Dickason has been pursuing aviation with solo flights. He left Berea Airport with a friend for San Diego California where he will spend an indefinite time.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker hosted visitors from Elsha and Avon Lake while Wellington residents attended Pomona Grange events. New Dover residents Mr and Mrs Robert Kutchin, recently married, spent time with their families. Additional visits included Mr and Mrs Walter Gregz from Litchfield and Mr and Mrs Milo Blough from Huron calling on local couples.
Tuesday visits extended to the residences of Mr and Mrs William Barr and Mr and Mrs Ben Walker in Avon and Mr and Mrs Robert Kutchin in Dover. The sequence included an additional call on Mr and Mrs Howard Andrew.
On Wednesday in Youngstown Mr and Mrs EB L Pierce and Mr and Mrs Elmer Bunt attended Berea Fair. Thursday Miss Winifred Kleinhaus with Mr and Mrs Arlo Smith and daughter of Wellington left for Baltimore ND where Miss Kleinhaus will study at Goucher College for Women. She will live with sister Mrs Robert McCoy. Visitors at Mr and Mrs Lee Walker home included Mr and Mrs Raymond Frey Avon Lake Maynard Walker Cleveland Miss Virginia Walker fiancé Joe Anderson and Mr and Mrs J Anderson Sr of Shaker Heights.
Plans for a Republican rally at New London High School on October 1 with Dudley A. White of Norwalk as guest of honor. Mrs. J. D. Bradish chairs the event. dinner at 6:30 p.m. prepared by Rainbow Philathea Class. Parade led by James J. Eccles with Legion Post Fife and Drum Corps.
Twenty eight members and two guests attended the weekly Rotary Club luncheon. After the business session A W Fitch introduced Lt J W Kritchner of the State Highway Patrol from Findlay who spoke on the work of this service branch.
Through anonymous gifts a property on South Main Street beside the Public Library has been purchased and turned over to the Library Board. The residence and outbuildings will be razed, the plot leveled and landscaped, placing the Library in the center of a large park touching South Main Street and Park Avenue.
The Kum Dubbis Class of the First M. E. Church Sunday School held a meat roast at the New London Recreation Center with thirteen members and their families. Plans were set for the October masquerade party at the Lovell Hileman home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J O Lehman, Mr and Mrs Paul Richards and sons, Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford, Mr and Mrs Fred Wilcox, Mr and Mrs Lewis Herman, Mrs C R Bair, and Mr and Mrs Edmund Franklin.
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